Get Healthy De Soto

…having a long-lasting positive impact on the health and safety of the De Soto community by encouraging healthy lifestyle choices, through programs promoting physical activity, healthy nutrition, weight control and disease and injury prevention.

2019 Farmers’ Market Calendar

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February 23, 2019: Trivia Night

March 16, 2019: Annual Soils & Crops Conference

March 19, 2019: Vendor Meeting

April 20, 2019: Tractor Parade and first market of season

April 20, 2019 through October 19, 2019: the market is over every Saturday unless there is inclement weather! 8 until noon!

May 4, 2019: Meet Me at the Market

May 18, 2019: Military Appreciation

June 22, 2019: Kids’ Mart

June 29, 2019: Red, White, & Blue Day

July 27, 2019: Tomato Fest

August 17, 2019: Cardinal Day

August 24, 2019: Kids’ Mart

September 21, 2019: Celebrate Our Heritage

October 19, 2019: Market Closing, last Saturday of the season.

Trivia Night

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The De Soto Farmers’ Market is preparing for a great market season in 2019! To start things off right, we are holding the De Soto Farmers’ Market Trivia Night on February 23rd from 6:30-10:00 PM in the upper level of the K.C. Hall. The theme this year: Can You Come Out to Play! We hope you will consider being a sponsor or join us for this evening of trivia. A great time is sure to be had, and we’ll be repeating some of our successes from 2018 and bringing some new delights into 2019. The evening will include a 50/50 raffle, silent auction, and lots of fun with the added bonus of feeling good about supporting our community. Bring your game face, table decorations (because the answer is “yes, of course we’re having a decorating competition based on the theme”), smart cousin, favorite snacks, soft drinks, wine and mixers. There will also be a fabulous prize for the table decorating competition that you’ll want to get your hands on!

Trivia Night Form

Trivia Night

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The De Soto Farmers’ Market is preparing for a great market season in 2019! Meet Me at the Market will be on Saturday, May 4th from 8:00 AM until 12:00 PM at 520 North Main Street. We have numerous plans to make this season a success and are very excited about a fresh market year. To start things off right, we are holding the De Soto Farmers’ Market Trivia Night on February 23rd from 6:30-10:00 PM in the upper level of the K.C. Hall. The theme this year: Can You Come Out to Play! A great time is sure to be had, and we’ll be repeating some of our successes from 2018 and bringing some new delights into 2019. The evening will include a 50/50 raffle, silent auction, and lots of fun with the added bonus of feeling good about supporting our community. Bring your game face, table decorations (because the answer is “yes, of course we’re having a decorating competition based on the theme”), smart cousin, favorite snacks, soft drinks, wine and mixers. There will also be a fabulous prize for the table decorating competition that you’ll want to get your hands on!

The entry form and sponsorship form is available here!

Winter Flakes Couch to 5K

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Have fun getting fit with the Winter Flakes Couch to 5K program. Meet up with friends and family and join in on this great way to meet your 2019 health goals! This program is designed for the novice runner*. No pre-training is necessary, since it is designed for the “couch potato”.

The 2019 Winter Flakes Couch to 5K program starts Wednesday, January 2, 2019. This eight-week training program involves a weekly session with a running coach, a training plan, and weekly communication with nutrition tips and information. The cost is $45 and also includes the Winter Flakes 5K registration and race shirt for free (a $20 value). Participants will receive a stylish accessory and other participation prizes along the way! The weekly training sessions will be at Walther’s Park, depending on weather. Youth must have parental consent.

The training sessions will culminate with the Winter Flakes 5K run/walk on Saturday, March 2, 2019! All proceeds benefit Get Healthy De Soto programming, including trail development, Walking School Bus, community gardens, and more. Ready to register? Complete the form below or register online here.

Registration form

*As always, please consult with your healthcare provider before starting any nutritional or physical programs if you have any previous, current or possible medical conditions. These guidelines, recommendations and suggestions are not stated to cure, treat or prevent any diseases or conditions.

Brought to you by Get Healthy De Soto and the Jefferson County Health Department…working together for better health.

Thanksgiving is a month away

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Do you know what you’ll be doing that day? If you’re looking to get moving, there are several options for your Thursday, November 22!

stl turkey trot

Turkey Trot STL has four locations for their 5K this year: Arnold, Eureka, Downtown, and St. Charles. Kids run free for this one, and the races tend to be packed. Pre-registration is recommended. The money goes to a good cause, and you can learn more here.

The Jefferson County YMCA also does Thanksgiving Day workouts. It includes a 5K, but they have other things going on that day as well. You might try a zumba or cycling class. You can print off a registration form for the 5K here or register online (search for “Special Events”).

Regardless of what you choose, there will be no sleeping in on Thanksgiving if you plan on participating. Most Thanksgiving Day programs begin at 8 AM. This gives you time to be active and make it home in time to put the rolls in the oven before lunch! So why not give it a shot and do something different. Drag a kid along or your whole family, and get moving before you settle in for your afternoon nap.

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